SOCD Modes on QRD Maestro S3

QRD Maestro S3 has access to 4 SOCD Modes

SOCD1 Mode: UP wins

Left + Right = Neutral
Up + Down = Up

SOCD2 Mode: Neutral SOCD.

Left + Right = Neutral
Up + Down = Neutral

SOCD3 Mode: Last input wins SOCD

SOCD3 mode being "Last Input Wins," or Second-input Controlled Priority. This means that in most cases, the latter input will override the earlier input.

For example, if you press and hold the left direction (input is left), and then press the right direction while still holding left, the input changes to right. If you release the right direction while still holding left, the input reverts back to left.

EZ Mode: Work as SOCD1

Easier combos and clean execution. No more trouble with half circle moves.

Changing SOCD Modes

To switch between these operation modes: Press and hold "OPTION" and "UP" buttons for 2 seconds. Indicator light will blink fast few times to acknowledgethe change is made. Every time a change is made SOCD mode will switch to thenext mode in following order:

SOCD1(UP wins)→SOCD2(capcom)→SOCD3(Last input wins)→EZ mode→SOCD1(UP wins)...

Changes made to SOCD function are saved and doesn’t require readjustmentafter turning the controller OFF and ON again